Builds that work with non-amazing gear?

I've decided to try out an Assassin. I recently began playing again (42 Bowzon that's not working out so well due to said lack of gear), so I'm rather short on decent gear. I was curious as to what Assassin builds are successful without amazing gear? I'd assume most trap builds would be decent.

Still, I was interested in the Envenom/Blade Fury/Martial arts builds. I played a Sorceress before I quit last time, so I was looking to play something a bit more physical. Are any of those remotely viable? I pretty much always play with my friend, a Lightning Sorceress. We're looking to start some MFing when we get high enough, so lack of decent gear won't be a problem FOREVER.

Out of the melee builds, Phoenix Strikers are probably the most forgiving in terms of equipment. Talon Kickers are a good possibility too, if you have some specific non-amazing gear for Crushing Blow. For instance, Goblin Toes and Rattlecage.

TS/Dtail best asn build untwinked imo just get some elite class boots and you've got some hefty damage. Dont even matter if they're white.

Idk about trappers. But I would shy away from a trapper and even a venom sin. Because they're heavy on plus skill items.

Blade fury might do okay idk though. But I would definently say that a ma sin would be a good way to go. I was pleased when I built mine for one of my newer chars. Just watch out for iron maiden if your HC I need to build me another one.

Trappers are not that heavy on +skills and you can shop +3 trap claws from anya. They are the easiest untwinked build by far.

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I've never built one myself. But I guess they would work +6 as you said, lvl 26 traps are good I suppose and you can even find +2 sin skills ammy easily too. And insight isnt really amazing. But I imagine they're kinda nec for trappers. As far as easiest, idk. Imo summon necros are probably "easier". Again, i've never made a trap sin.

Regardless, if you're looking for something physical I would still recommend a MA sin.

Goodluck bud :thumbsup:

However, if you're going with a light sorc.. You probably shouldnt go traps.

I have really enjoyed my trap/kicker. Most of the gear can be bought for pgems. I play mine more like a trapper that can kick the crap out of bosses. Equip it like a caster and your traps should do most of the work. Some items that can be gotten cheap for the build is:

treachery rw (Shael Thul Lem)- nice 2 to skills pluss crazy IAS and venom and fade
black rw (Thul Io Nef) or Fleshripper
As mentioned above 3trap claws can be bought from anya. I put a CB weapon/shield on switch for when I kick.
Mostly look for life leach, CB, and plus skills. With cloak of shadows, MB, and minion you should kick butt.

In terms of easy to play, the trapper wins by far. I mean, CE + mind blast + shadow + cloak + good damage traps + resist + extremely easy to get +6 skills??? (and let's not forget the multiple elemental damage from first blast and CE) Though, I guess if you want to melee, a phoenix striker or a kick/trap would be better.